Current Trends in Med Research
Fall 2020
Taught By: Julia Sonnevend
Section: A
CRN: 7037
Credits: 3
This course will cover some of the most pressing issues in media research in the early twenty-first century. Discussed topics include the role of Facebook in shaping international politics and culture, the power of algorithms, the digital transformation of journalism, the increasingly online presence of children, and the challenges journalists face in illiberal contexts. We will read literature from multiple disciplines including sociology, communication studies, political science and psychology, while also discussing case studies in depth.
College: New School for Social Research (GF)
Department: Sociology (GSOC)
Campus: Online (DL)
Course Format: Seminar (R)
Max Enrollment: 13
Add/Drop Deadline: September 14, 2020 (Monday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 22, 2020 (Sunday)
Seats Available: Yes
Status: Closed*
* Status information is updated every five minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 12:22pm 1/20/2021 EST